Drunken Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb raw shrimp, peeled
    2 tablespoons dry sherry
    2 1/3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
    1 teaspoon sugar, divided
    3 tablespoons light soy sauce
    2 tablespoons water
    1 tablespoon white vinegar
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    1/4 cup green onion, chopped
    1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
    1 garlic clove, minced
Preparation
    Combine sherry, 2 ts cornstarch and 1/2 ts sugar in a medium bowl; stir in shrimp until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    Meanwhile combine soy sauce, water, vinegar and remaining cornstarch and sugar; set aside.
    Heat oil in wok over high heat; add green onions, ginger and garlic and stir fry for 30 seconds.
    Add shrimp and stir fry for 3 minutes or until pink.
    Pour in soy sauce mixture; cook and stir until sauce thickens.
    Garnish as desired.

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